Teaching Tools

This section is designed to provide you with all the resources you’ll need to present clean air issues to all age groups – from kindergarten to high school. Browse our links to find government and corporate sources of environmental information, streaming video, and web cams, and lesson plans from other teachers.

Links for teachers…

United States Environmental Protection Agency: Project AIRE

This site contains dozens of warm-up exercises, activities, and reading materials formatted as PDF files. Adaptable for all grade levels.

EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Education and Outreach Group

Timely and accurate information delivered via satellite conferencing allowing participants to interact with the nation’s leading authorities on air pollution control findings. Over 100 governmental and university broadcast affiliates located across the United States are listed where seminars are available.

Order Educational Materials for the Classroom

The following materials are available for local teachers and educators. Feel free to display air awareness posters around school and in faculty areas. Be sure to order a copy of the Ozone Education Video which has segments aimed at all age groups.

The Triangle Air Awareness Program website enables students, teachers, individuals, and businesses to quickly access information about Air Quality in our 13-county region. Our goal is to help everyone in the Research Triangle Region learn how to be informed, take action, and help reduce air pollution to keep our air clean and healthy for everyone. Learn More →